Nicola Sturgeon declared the SNP has "made history" by winning a third term in government at Holyrood but the party failed to reach a majority.
The Scottish Conservatives had their best ever result, securing 31 MSPs, while Labour suffered its worst result since devolution with 24 MSPs.
Labour has lost out in Scotland, falling to an embarrassing third place behind the Conservatives.
Scottish voters hope the Tories will be more willing to stand up to Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP, which led the polls but has lost its majority.
ITV News correspondent Martin Geissler rounds up the day's results.
21-year-old Ross Greer has been elected as the youngest-ever Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), representing the Green Party.
Labour is facing a disastrous election night in Scotland, with the party in danger of finishing third behind the SNP and the Conservatives.